Liverpool announce Champions League squad for upcoming campaign

Liverpool have officially revealed their squad for the 2024-25 Champions League season, promising an electrifying return to Europe’s premier football competition, with fans excited about the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead following the announcement via their official website.

The revamped Champions League format will see Liverpool compete against a diverse group of eight teams in the opening round. The Reds are set to face top-flight clubs such as Bologna, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid and Lille at Anfield. Meanwhile, their away fixtures are no less daunting, with fixtures scheduled against AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Girona and PSV Eindhoven.

The first clash for this squad will be Liverpool’s trip to AC Milan on September 17th, a match eagerly awaited by fans and pundits alike. The squad chosen to support Liverpool’s hopes in these fixtures is a mix of seasoned warriors and emerging talents.

Liverpool’s strategy in selecting their Champions League squad has been meticulous. UEFA rules allow teams to list up to 25 players on List A, which must include at least eight “locally trained players”. Liverpool’s List A is a mix of experience and youth, with key players such as Alexander-Arnold, Alisson and Salah alongside new faces such as Nyoni and Nallo.

The squad depth is further enhanced by the inclusion of young talents who qualify under club-trained status, such as Conor Bradley, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah. These players, due to their age and training with the club, are named on the B-list, which can be updated during the season before each match, providing flexibility in team selection.

Under UEFA rules, clubs that reach the knockout rounds can make up to three tactical additions to List A until 6 February 2025, while still maintaining the squad size limit. This rule allows clubs like Liverpool to adjust their strategies based on tournament progress and their needs.

Goalkeepers:Alisson, Jaros, Kelleher

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Konate, Nallo, Robertson, Tsimikas, Van Dijk

Helpers: Endo, Gravenberch, Hill, Jones, Mac Allister, Morton, Nyoni, Szoboszlai

Forward: Chiesa, Diaz, Gakpo, Jota, Nunez, Salah

Young players Bradley, Quansah and Elliott can also be expected to feature regularly.